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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Muscle Tissue | The only tissue of the human body that can convert chemical to mechanical energy |
| Skeletal Muscle CELLS/Fibers | Very long .12 inches yet microscopically small cell. Designed to generate a lot of power quickly |
| Excitability | 1. Receives nerve stimuli. Responds by contracting. 2. Contracts (shortens) when stimulated. Extends (stretches) |
| Muscle Tissue | Elasticity. To recoil to resting length. |
| Movement away from the midline |